Cooking with kids! Chia seed recipe

This past week was oh so gloomy and rainy. We are getting a little bit stir crazy doing the same ol thing so I thought I’d take this opportunity to teach them a little bit about chia seeds and how they can make a very nutritious snack! Chia seeds are a wonderful way to incorporate more fiber, omega 3’s and protein. These little things pack a might punch and keep you full!

                  You can add all sorts of different toppings to your chia seed pudding, just like you could for oatmeal! My personal favorite is any combo with coconut but since we were in serious need of a Trader Joe’s haul, bananas had to do! This won’t break the carb bank though because you’re only using a few slices as well as a small handful of blueberries and a couple walnuts for a crunch.

                  This was incredibly easy and something we plan on doing more often. Kid approved!

                  Recipe:

1/8c of chia seeds

½ c of unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp of agave nectar

small handful of blueberries

3 walnuts

a slice of banana

Combine all ingredients and stir, let it sit over night.

                  Chia seeds like I stated above are great for digestion and adding in healthier fats is always great to get the blood flowing. If you’re having any issues with a sluggish thyroid, try adding in little nutritious powerhouses into your diet, like this one!